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MAZ 3239

1990 Mazda 323 LX

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,636 mi
Last recorded147,636 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 3239
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 147,636 miles

both rear inner wheel arches & seals have corrosion

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear

corrosion to the nearside rear body of vehicle near the top strut mount

cuts on both the front tyre outer walls

fuel lines are corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on the outer edge

offside front body of vehicle near top strut mount has corrosion

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

rear section of exhaust system is heavily corroded

some rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2008 147,636 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner wheel arches & seals have corrosion

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear

corrosion to the nearside rear body of vehicle near the top strut mount

cuts on both the front tyre outer walls

fuel lines are corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on the outer edge

offside front body of vehicle near top strut mount has corrosion

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

rear section of exhaust system is heavily corroded

some rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2007 142,953 miles

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre .. general corrosion under car // both items ok for test.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 142,952 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F tyre slight damage.

This vehicle is corroded generally to underside and suspension linkage front and rear.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 142,920 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edges

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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MAZ 3239 is a 1990 Mazda 323 LX in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAZ 3239, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MAZ 3239 is a 1990 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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